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School Profile: South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

8,908 undergraduates of 12,028 total students

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Public

4 Year

Town

Small

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $9,200
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $12,675
  • Books and Supplies: $1,200
  • Campus Housing: $8,069
  • Other Expenses: $4,007

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$18,578

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $14,171
$30,001-$48,000 $14,846
$48,001-$75,000 $18,826
$75,001-$110,000 $20,393
$110,001+ $20,110

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
54% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
81% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$50,200

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$57,860
Animal Sciences
$41,441
Biology, General
$29,685
Mechanical Engineering
$61,322
Human Development, Family Studies, and...
$33,726

Economics
$42,682
Agricultural Business and Management
$45,340
Teacher Education and Professional...
$32,925
Teacher Education and Professional...
$38,485
Plant Sciences
$55,151
Agriculture, General
$39,369
Civil Engineering
$59,124
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$37,856
Construction Engineering Technologies
$56,776
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$39,009
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
$33,423
Psychology, General
$29,033
Sociology
$34,526
Design and Applied Arts
$35,416
Agricultural Mechanization
$47,520
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$74,845
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$37,424
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied...
$35,213
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research...
$56,234
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$74,576
History
$37,424
Agricultural Public Services
$45,529
Family and Consumer Economics and Related...
$38,072
Mathematics
$41,193
English Language and Literature, General
$30,409
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$27,126
Political Science and Government
$30,409
Hospitality Administration/Management
$34,704
Communication and Media Studies
$28,960
Apparel and Textiles
$29,685
Journalism
$30,119
Business Administration, Management and...
$43,798
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities...
$33,755
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural...
$37,568
Fine and Studio Arts
$28,236

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 500 630

SAT Math

800 500 670

ACT

36 20 26

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

89%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

63%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$22,000 - $31,000

$220 - $310 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 10% of parents borrow federal loans.

$18,000

$202 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

3%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

23%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

87% / 13%

Full-time / Part-time
8,908 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

88% White
3% Non-resident alien
2% Black
2% Hispanic
2% Two or more races
1% Asian
1% American Indian/Alaska Native
1% Unknown
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